My Mission
My Mission is to bring as many businesses to the city of Pomona, and jobs for our residents, so that they can work in the City of Pomona. It can be done, and I want to be part of the Vision to make it happen. I would like to see more first-time buyers in our city, rather than rent. Pride of Ownership is what our residents need.
Continue Police Partnership
First of all I want to thank the Pomona Police Department on partnering with me on critical issues. We have worked on together to address the increasing crime: homicides, hit and runs, human trafficking and homelessness. They are diligently addressing the concerns of dispatch service calls in a timely manner. We both realize that it is crucial for our constituents to feel that their voice counts. My goal is to bring on more recruits because
of police officers retiring and leaving the force for other reasons and replacing them is necessary to create safety in the city. Being proactive, we can accomplish this goal.
Business
Business is necessary for a city to thrive. It is a great thing to work and dedicate yourself to bring in a business that will create jobs and revenue. It is exciting to bring a new business to Pomona, but, a challenge to keep the established businesses that have been in operation for years, afloat. Pomona, in the past was a dynamic city filled commerce, whether it was retail, commercial or industrial. For generations, Downtown Pomona was lined with an abundance of beautiful stores of all kinds. Store windows
were dressed exquisitely, tempting a window shopper inside to buy. From the moment they opened till the evening closing at 9PM, the streets were filled with shoppers. Unfortunately, due to many changes in the city, and poor decision making, which included the disappearance of the historic Down Town Second Street, it slowly disappeared , causing private business owners to close their doors forever. The now abandoned downtown mall stood still and abandoned. The West Covina May Co Shopping Mall and the Montclair Plaza, a strong competition for Pomona, had freeway exists to build up their revenue, while Pomona stores closed in a domino effect, leaving a skeleton of empty buildings. Mission Blvd and Holt Blvd. followed slowly behind and General Dynamics and other industry lost contracts, with lay offs, and people not being able to survive left behind homes, and left Pomona. In 1973, we had nearly 1000 HUD in Pomona. Being raised in Pomona, I knew that this city still had a fighting chance, and I began to work with people who wanted to open businesses, become part of a city that still had such great potential. I know I am only one person, but, I know Pomona can make a comeback. It is exhausting to bring a business to Pomona, because I had spoken to many who are business owners, and commercial real estate agents, and they share their ideas with me. Although it is time consuming, a challenging and it takes a great deal of patience, Pomona can thrive, with new businesses, if we partner with them, respect them, and stand behind them. I am proud of the businesses that I have helped and there is more to come, and revenue to be made.
